What is pop? (dance, pop, rap, single, beatles)

~~The Unfan~~ · 12-27-2008, 07:33 PM

This is still the catchiest pop song ever written.

OOS · 12-27-2008, 08:15 PM

To me, pop is any music with a focus on vocals and rythym, which uses relatively simple arrangment and statements to make a point. Although, to be honest, music defined as "pop" is so varied that there really isnt a set definition.

ikvat · 12-28-2008, 09:46 AM

Pop or not?

Sebastien Tellier - La Ritournelle

jnova · 01-12-2009, 07:14 PM

Pop is music that is "hip" at the moment. Pop music like Hannah Montana, Pink, whatever new rapper the record industry is propping up this year(they have a new one every 9 or so months and then they vanish after their 1-hit wonder wears off), etc.

After all - where the hell is Solda Boy(sp?) now? Mims?

Pop rock is the one thing I really miss. If there is one style of music that has really been bastardized and compromised over the past 4 years - it's pop rock.

I mean we went from Fuel, 9 Days, Default, Vertical Horizon, 3 Doors Down, etc. to what? My Chemical Romance(who had 1 good song) and what? 2 other bands?

Green Day hasn't come out with an album in half-a-decade.

The Killers are still kicking it but I doubt their next album will be even close to the success of their last 2.

Rock is dying sadly. Or it's being beaten back to the underground - which is just as good as dying in terms of commercial and artistic viability.

OOS · 01-12-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jnova

Pop is music that is "hip" at the moment. Pop music like Hannah Montana, Pink, whatever new rapper the record industry is propping up this year(they have a new one every 9 or so months and then they vanish after their 1-hit wonder wears off), etc.

After all - where the hell is Solda Boy(sp?) now? Mims?

Pop rock is the one thing I really miss. If there is one style of music that has really been bastardized and compromised over the past 4 years - it's pop rock.

I mean we went from Fuel, 9 Days, Default, Vertical Horizon, 3 Doors Down, etc. to what? My Chemical Romance(who had 1 good song) and what? 2 other bands?

Green Day hasn't come out with an album in half-a-decade.

The Killers are still kicking it but I doubt their next album will be even close to the success of their last 2.

Rock is dying sadly. Or it's being beaten back to the underground - which is just as good as dying in terms of commercial and artistic viability.

The Killers already released a third album, and its been very successful. Sold almost a million copies world wide in less then two months. Also, MCR is actually pretty good, in my opinion.

jnova · 01-31-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by OOS

The Killers already released a third album, and its been very successful. Sold almost a million copies world wide in less then two months. Also, MCR is actually pretty good, in my opinion.

To each his or her own. MCR is emo - so that's why I don't dig hem.

And you're correct, my error, I meant the Killer's 4th album.

~~ADELE~~ · 02-01-2009, 09:10 AM

it is this

Roemilca · 02-03-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jnova

To each his or her own. MCR is emo - so that's why I don't dig hem.

And you're correct, my error, I meant the Killer's 4th album.

Ouch, MCR, emo?
They're pop/rock if you ask me. Older stuff may count as pop-punk, but not in any way is MCR emo.
CaP'n Jazz, At The Drive-In, Circle Takes The Square, are emo bands.

~~Farfisa~~ · 02-06-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jnova

To each his or her own. MCR is emo

Wut now? The only thing emo about them is their style. Same thing with alot of so called "punk" nowadays.

Scratchy7929 · 02-04-2009, 02:54 AM

[QUOTE=jnova;577994]Pop is music that is "hip" at the moment. QUOTE]

Pop is definately not what is "hip" - it is almost the opposite.Pop is music that is relatively non offensive, to the general public.It has gained a significant following in the given stylised music format that has a proven commercial selling appeal.If based around a rock group it is called Pop rock.It usually has an up tempo rhythm & generally got a strong hook in the chorus to draw the listener in.

"Hip" is when you are familiar with or informed about the latest ideas, styles, developments, etc.When they become pop they loose their hippness.There must be a selective incrowd for it to be hip.

Out of interest what is hip at the moment.Emo isn't because it has been around too long.Disco-punk (as opposed to dance-punk - which was part of the goth scene) seems to be something that is something I hadn't heard of until recently.Perhaps it is what commercial organisations are trying to push onto people to create a hip culture ??

Just checked it's been around since the early 2000's (not hip, also) but New rave is a new off shot ??

Any other new "hip" things happening.

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jnova Groupie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PlanetEarth Posts: 14	re: Pop is music that is "hip" at the moment. Pop music like Hannah Montana, Pink, whatever new rapper the record industry is propping up this year(they have a new one every 9 or so months and then they vanish after their 1-hit wonder wears off), etc. After all - where the hell is Solda Boy(sp?) now? Mims? Pop rock is the one thing I really miss. If there is one style of music that has really been bastardized and compromised over the past 4 years - it's pop rock. I mean we went from Fuel, 9 Days, Default, Vertical Horizon, 3 Doors Down, etc. to what? My Chemical Romance(who had 1 good song) and what? 2 other bands? Green Day hasn't come out with an album in half-a-decade. The Killers are still kicking it but I doubt their next album will be even close to the success of their last 2. Rock is dying sadly. Or it's being beaten back to the underground - which is just as good as dying in terms of commercial and artistic viability.

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~~The Unfan~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Methville Posts: 2,116	This is still the catchiest pop song ever written.

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OOS Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 124	To me, pop is any music with a focus on vocals and rythym, which uses relatively simple arrangment and statements to make a point. Although, to be honest, music defined as "pop" is so varied that there really isnt a set definition.

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ikvat Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 625	Pop or not? Sebastien Tellier - La Ritournelle

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Scratchy7929 Groupie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 10	[QUOTE=jnova;577994]Pop is music that is "hip" at the moment. QUOTE] Pop is definately not what is "hip" - it is almost the opposite.Pop is music that is relatively non offensive, to the general public.It has gained a significant following in the given stylised music format that has a proven commercial selling appeal.If based around a rock group it is called Pop rock.It usually has an up tempo rhythm & generally got a strong hook in the chorus to draw the listener in. "Hip" is when you are familiar with or informed about the latest ideas, styles, developments, etc.When they become pop they loose their hippness.There must be a selective incrowd for it to be hip. Out of interest what is hip at the moment.Emo isn't because it has been around too long.Disco-punk (as opposed to dance-punk - which was part of the goth scene) seems to be something that is something I hadn't heard of until recently.Perhaps it is what commercial organisations are trying to push onto people to create a hip culture ?? Just checked it's been around since the early 2000's (not hip, also) but New rave is a new off shot ?? Any other new "hip" things happening.